Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Michael C. Augustin Memorial Scholarship Fund

The history of life, patterns across deep time, the causes of extinction—these sweeping questions fascinated Michael and propelled him towards a career in paleontology. At Cornell, he sought out courses that immersed him in the fossil collection and research activities at the Paleontological Research Institute’s Museum of the Earth. In the summer of 2011, Michael worked with Stanford University Professor Jonathan Payne, studying extinction over the last 500 million years. Michael had returned to Stanford to continue that work when he passed away unexpectedly in June 2012.

To honor Michael’s memory, a scholarship fund has been established to support internships at the Museum of the Earth for students of color. The Michael C. Augustin Memorial Scholarship will support students who carry forward his dream.

If you wish to contribute to the Memorial fund, please make checks payable to Paleontological Research Institution (please include on the memo line of your check, “Michael C. Augustin Memorial Fund”) , or contribute online:

Donation amount: $

If you would like information about other ways to support us, including making a gift of stock or including us in your estate plans, please contact our Development Department at development@museumoftheearth.orgor 607-273-6623 x15. Thank you!

Barbara Page's Rock of Ages Sands of Time Tile 455 Adopted by the Shulman and Morin Family In honor of Michael C. Augustin